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The Backlash Against Last Man Standing
To understand the narrative, we must reference one of Allen's prominent projects, Last Man Standing. The show, which ended its run on ABC, had enjoyed immense popularity but was inexplicably canceled—an act many fans interpreted as a snubbing of the conservative values the show represented. Despite the setback, Fox quickly stepped in, renewing the series and allowing Allen to continue resonating with fans who felt sidelined by mainstream media.